This week is Gender Week. We will be using the LOC to explore different works about gender roles in society. We will discuss the rhetorical devices, and examine the different argument schemes. Additionally, we will construct an essay and learn about sexist pronoun usage!
Beginning in February, we will begin with a multiple choice assignment, followed by the synthesis essay and pop-culture!
CLASSWORK
1. Notes- Pronoun Antecedent Agreement & Sexist Pronouns
2. Discussion: Gender Roles
3. Professions for Women LOC p. 357
4. Discussion about the text- ppt notes
HOMEWORK
1. LOC p. 424 #1-5. Please write the sentences, and then your response underneath. This can serve as a study guide.
2. Journal Entry # 12 - Based on your notes from today's reading, pick ONE rhetorical devices that Woolf uses to contributed to the overall effectiveness of "Professions of Women"". It can be specific or inclusive (ie: figurative language (inclusive) or analogy (specific).
Jan. 17-20, 2012
This week is Gender Week. We will be using the LOC to explore different works about gender roles in society. We will discuss the rhetorical devices, and examine the different argument schemes. Additionally, we will construct an essay and learn about sexist pronoun usage!
Beginning in February, we will begin with a multiple choice assignment, followed by the synthesis essay and pop-culture!
CLASSWORK
1. Notes- Pronoun Antecedent Agreement & Sexist Pronouns
2. Discussion: Gender Roles
3. Professions for Women LOC p. 357
4. Discussion about the text- ppt notes
HOMEWORK
1. LOC p. 424 #1-5. Please write the sentences, and then your response underneath. This can serve as a study guide.
2. Journal Entry # 12 - Based on your notes from today's reading, pick ONE rhetorical devices that Woolf uses to contributed to the overall effectiveness of "Professions of Women"". It can be specific or inclusive (ie: figurative language (inclusive) or analogy (specific).